cypseliform

/sɪpsəˈlɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling a bird’s nest, especially in having a cup-shaped or saucer-shaped structure.

“The botanist noted that the new species of plant exhibited cypseliform seeds, typical of the family.”

Synonyms

  • bird's nest
  • cup-shaped
  • saucer-shaped

Antonyms

  • globular
  • spherical